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Outdoor activities Potential

75/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

16°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Taiwan?

The best time to visit Taiwan for hiking is January, December, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Taiwan, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Destinations for Outdoor activities in Taiwan

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Taiwan

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
75Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°71
February
69Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°96
March
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°96
April
57Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°117
May
30Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°195
June
11Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°275
July
7Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°293
August
5Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°338
September
18Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°188
October
43Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°124
November
63Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°101
December
70Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°84

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Taiwan

When is the best time to visit Taiwan for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Taiwan for outdoor activities is typically in January, December, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Taiwan?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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Plan your hiking trip to Taiwan

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